From Words to Ideas: Recent Episodes

Wanda S.

In my series Behind the Soldier, I am talking to U.S. military service members and Veterans about their personal stories. Get inspired by my extraordinary guests and reclaim the art of whole-hearted listening.

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Meet Zachary. 26 years old, US Marine Corps Veteran, engineer, twitch streamer, rocket kid. In this second part he talks about the importance of mental health, Veteran suicide, stolen valor and his future goals and projects. 

Show updates & promo - 0.00 -5:30  min;
Promo: Ladies Fright Podcast

Zachary's channel: www.twitch.tv/thatguylegit

Main episode - 05:31 min

Outro - 93:35 min 

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Meet Zachary. 26 years old, US Marine Corps Veteran, engineer, twitch streamer, rocket kid. He talks about becoming an astrospace engineer, his childhood, family and shares how he learned to let go.

Show updates & promo - 0.00 -3:03  min;
Twitch channel featured:  twitch.tv/positivemynd 

Zachary's channel: www.twitch.tv/thatguylegit

Main episode - 03:04 min

Outro - 65:57 min 

Stay tuned for part 2.

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This is a special episode with J Marie from Women With An Effed Up Mind podcast. She talks about her domestic violence case, the aftermath and shares what inspired her to host a podcast. As uncomfortable as these topics seem, it's actually not that difficult to be a decent human being.

J Marie's podcast: https://linktr.ee/ItsEffedUp

Other podcasts and organizations mentioned in this episode: Operation Foxhole; Lani Hankin's Kruse Corner Podcast

Military terminology used in this episode:

CPS - Child protective services

FAP - Family Advocacy Program

IDC - Incident Determination Committee

MOS - Military Occupational Specialty

MPO - Military Protective Order

O4 – Army Officer Rank - Major

SAPR - Sexual Assault Prevention and Response 

SHARP - Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (Army)

UCMJ - Uniform Code of Military Justice

VA – Victim Advocate

VLC - Victims' Legal Counsel

XO – Executive Officer

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Meet Super Q. 27 years, active U.S. Army, 2 deployments, city slicker, foodie, reader. In pt. 2 he talks about the cases he will never forget and the difficult times as a military paralegal.

Show updates & promo - 0.00 - 07.47 min;
Promo: Women With An Effed Up Mind

Main episode - 07.48 min

Outro -68.45 min 

Podcast mentioned in Outro: Miller's Military Moments Podcast

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Meet Super Q. 27 years, active U.S. Army, 2 deployments, city slicker, foodie, reader. He talks about growing up in both Philly and suburbs, why people thought he was a mysterious kid in school and gives insights into the life of a paralegal.

Show updates & promo - 0.00 - 07.25 min;
Promo: Miller's Military Moments Podcast

Main episode - 07.26 min

Outro - 71.06 min 

Military terminology used in this episode:

Article 15 - Nonjudicial punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery;

MEPS -Military Entrance Processing Stations;

MOS - Military occupational specialty;

NCO -Non-Commissioned Officer; NCOIC -Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge;

PCS - permanent change of station;

ROE - Rules of engagement; SRP - Soldier Readiness Processing 

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Meet Q. 35 years, active duty Army, 5 deployments, dad and nature person. In this part 2, he explains how he makes time for his kids, shares emotional events and his thoughts on Afghanistan. 

Show updates & promo - 0.00 - 06.00 min;
Promo: Military Veterans Podcast 

Main episode - 06.03 min

Outro - 81.30 min 

Twitch channel featured in this episode: twitch.tv/elnolorod

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Meet Jayson. 54 years, U.S. Army Veteran, 5 deployments, family man, podcast host, mind positivity & mental health advocate. He talks about his  20 years of service, future projects and secrets for a successful marriage. 

Show updates & promo - 0.00 - 12.29 min; 
Promo: Nuzzle House Podcast

Introduction of my guest Jayson - 12.30 -13.39 min; 

Main episode - 13.40 min 

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Meet Melissa. 29 years, active U.S. Army, polyglot, gym lover, trash panda. She talks about growing up in Savannah, GA, being a shy Mexican kid, and how she became an infantry troop commander.

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Meet JD. 36 years, U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Martial Arts teacher, book worm and traveler. He talks about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, how it gave him purpose and direction and he shares his favorite books.

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Meet Richard. 35 years old , active U.S. Army, 4 deployments, father, crazy mountain biker. He talks about life changing decisions, marrying his highschool prom date and why moving is not a big deal for him anymore.

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Meet Carlos. 38 years, active U.S. Army, 3 deployments, "almost average" Fortnite player. He talks about his time in Panama & Germany, why playing Fortnite kept him sane and how he overcame his fear of public speaking.

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